Local St. Patrick’s Day Parades- this weekend!
We hope you’ve got your green ready because it’s St. Patrick’s Day parade time here at the Jersey Shore.
By our count, the northern, central and shore regions of the state will host at least 20 St Patrick Day parades across 22 days leading up to and following St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17. The fun starts this weekend in Monmouth and Ocean County!
At The Connolly Agency we have clients all over Monmouth and Ocean County, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to spend the day taking in bagpipes, corned beef and community at one of these local St. Patrick’s Day Parades! In case you missed the Belmar / Lake Como Parade last weekend, here is a list of some local parades happening this weekend, Sunday, March 12, 2023! Don’t forget to put on your green and get there early!
If you were planning on attending the Seaside Heights parade, see the major announcement below! Due to poor weather forecasts for Saturday, March 11- Seaside Heights has decided to postpone their parade until Saturday, April 1, 2023, so don’t forget to mark your calendars! Now we have an extra weekend of parades to look forward to!
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend with friends and family at the parades! If you are visiting from out of town and thinking about making a move to our community, head over to The Connolly Agency Featured Listings – our Showcased Homes for Sale (theconnollyagencyrealestate.com) and check out all of our inventory for local listings and rentals!
Featured Parades:
Asbury Park
The good times return to Asbury Park’s waterfront and downtown, with the parade beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12, starting at the north end of the Boardwalk. There’s an afterparty featuring Big Bang Baby at the Wonder Bar, Fifth and Ocean Avenues, and the presenting sponsor/parade headquarters is Johnny Mac House of Spirits on Main Street; asburyparkstpatricksparade.com.
Here is a copy of the parade route so you don’t miss a minute!
Freehold
Part of the Irish Week festivities in the borough, the Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at McLean and Main Streets; downtownfreehold.com.
Rumson
Rumson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a relative newcomer to the calendar, having launched in 2013. It returns at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12, starting at Allen Street and River Road; rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org.
Ocean County (Seaside Heights)
Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, March 11, the Ocean County festivities have been postponed until Saturday, April 1. The parade begins at Boulevard and J Street in Seaside Heights; ocstpatricksdayparade.com. The parade day committee will also present the Shamrocks by the Sea Irish Festival at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, on the bay in Seaside Park; shamrocksbythesea.com.
Excerpts taken from APP Article: St. Patrick’s Day parades in NJ: Belmar celebrates 50th in 2023 (app.com) written by Alex Biese